LeBron James scored 32 points including a lay-up with 11.3 seconds to go in the game versus the Portland Trail Blazers and it was the difference-maker as the Miami Heat held on to a 93-91 home victory on Monday night.

Chris Bosh, who declared that his Heat squad "sucks" these days because of the team's recent struggles, stepped up vs. the Trail Blazers with 15 points and a key block on a Damian Lillard shot which could have sent the game to overtime.

With the win, the Heat (48-21) are now just 2 games back off the Indiana Pacers (51-20) for the East's best record. Miami visits Indiana on Wednesday.

View the slideshow for more stats and facts in the Portland-Miami game.

NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat
Greg Oden started at center against his former team. The big man finished with 4 points, 3 rebounds and a steal Reuters
NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat
Bosh finished with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and a blocked shot that sealed the game for the Heat Reuters
NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat
LeBron James had 32 markers including the game-winner. He also added 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals Reuters
NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat
Damian Lillard led the losers with 19 points and 6 assists. Reuters
NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat
Miami is just 5-7 in its last 12 games but the victory was a confidence builder as they prepare to take on the East No. 1 Indiana on Wednesday. Reuters